Friday, July 10, 2009

coming together at the seams

Do you know that excited-yet-self-conscious feeling you have when showing off a new haircut you think looks really good on you? That's a little how I feel about my new organic fabric line. After my last sneak peek, you were all so kind, so encouraging. I thought I would give you just a little more of a peek...just because.

I've gotten more strike-offs (test print runs) and have been doing some sewing, seeing how the different prints and colors work together. I so love this process! Playing with trims, mixing and matching...all with my very own fabric designs. Oooh, it's such a thrill. As I've mentioned before, this has been a loooong time aspiration of mine and it is making me very happy.

This week I will be pulling it all together and wrapping up the details before we leave on our annual lakeside vacation. If all goes as planned, I will be back and ready to launch the line last week of July! It will be available for purchase in my etsy shop by staring July 30th.

Until then, I will fill you in on some of the details. There will be five prints available, some in different colorways, printed on a 100% organic cotton and hemp blend. It's a home dec weight canvas suitable for pillows, totes, place mats, hats, etc. The fabric is professionally printed in the USA. In the very near future (September!) I will be offering more prints on different types of fabrics, such as an organic cotton sateen. Let's see, what else? Gosh, there's so much to do! I've got a busy week ahead of me. Plus getting ready for vacation! (Nothing like the feeling of "hurry up so you can relax"!)

Phew...I hope these small insights into my line entice you to come back for the full reveal later this month. And I hope you're as excited about it as I am. :)

66 comments:

Lupin said...

These look so gorgeous, especially that floral print!

Cicada Studio said...

So fun! What fabulous little projects you've made too. I'm loving the "lawn chair webbing" plaid!

daisy janie said...

Looking splendido!!!! July 30th is going to be a great day!!

jaybird said...

looks great!! love the addition of the ric rac! perfect little details!

Pat B. said...

I love, l*o*v*e,LLLLLLOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEE these. The colors are favulous and the prints are to die for! I have never ordered fabric on-line. How do I go about doing this?
Pat B.

amy said...

ooh, the fabrics in the middle picture are luscious! i love those shades of blue and green!

KGLO said...

Eeeee! Can't wait. They're GORGEOUS!

Laura Zarrin said...

I am so excited about this line. It's beautiful and I'm so happy it's home dec weight. I have some ideas already.

My Mid-Afternoon Daydream said...

Beautiful job! I love seeing more options in canvas weight fabric. And organic cotton/hemp too?? So fabulous :o)

Carol Browne said...

So...beautiful! I just love the patterns. And that it's organic is a bonus. Very well done!!

Shannon said...

Gorgeous! ... and I do not use that word lightly.

SarahB said...

Beautiful designs! Congratulations!

Meredith said...

I need the dots! Love the new line. Any chance you ship to Canada? I hope so!

Lorrie said...

Congratulations on a dream fulfilled. Your designs are fresh and beautiful - I love the blue/green colourway.

Lorrie

Sharon said...

Your fabric range is lovely.Hope we can expect some in England!

susie@thecraftlounge.com said...

Holy fabulous fabric, Batman!

Seriously, Betz. It's all just GORGEOUS. Can't wait to sew with it!

Congratulations!

Red Fish Circle said...

The fabrics and colors are so cheery. Love your projects and photos, congrats again on the new line!

coisasdanecca said...

Seus tecidos são muito lindos!
Hugs
Necca

Nancy said...

I will be sitting here wiping the drool off the computer screen waiting .......

lesley said...

i just love it, all of it. can't wait to get my hands on some :)

Kelly said...

They all look lovely. I really like the one with the circles

Wendy said...

I am loving the blue/greens!

Chicago Sarah said...

Betz, I can't wait for the fabric!

Recuperando said...

Tu sei eccezzionalmente FANTASTICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le tue creazioni non hanno confronti!!!!!
Non ho mai visto niente di più bello.......dalle tue mani escono poesie!!!!

Catherine Watts said...

Thanks for sharing the photos. I'm loving that fabric. Nice vibrant colours

Leslie said...

Just when I thought I couldn't love you more! WOW, Betz!! These are beautiful!! Cannot wait be get them!!

house on hill road said...

this is exciting! can't wait for the full reveal!!!

mayaluna said...

It doesn't get any better than to sew with your own fabric! Congratulations on a dream come true! Your prints look fabulous and I have a feeling you're going to have a hard time keeping them in your shop. Putting the 30th on my calendar right now.

nice said...

maravilhoso seu trabalho.
Parabéns e sucesso, pena que não podemos ve-los aqui no Brasil

Abraços

Nice

Ariane said...

I love the colors and the prints. So gorgeous. Can't wait to see more.

Johanna said...

nice colors I like them

Annie said...

I am SO excited for this fabric... The sneek peaks you've given so far make me feel like it was designed for me -- this is the most "me" fabric I've seen in a long time!! I can't wait to see it released!!

Kathy Bo said...

I am SO excited over your new fabric! I am going to put the date on my calendar and order right away! Thank you for the sneaks!

Francie O said...

Both times you showed us your new fabrics, I thought "I love that fabric" before I read that it was yours. I especially love the circles. The organic cotton and hemp is very appealing too. I know it will be a huge hit! Congratulations.

Larissa said...

Loving the basket weave print, and your projects. How exciting! I hope your week comes smoothly together so you can go unplug and relax. Congratulations, what a coup!

jennifer said...

Congratulations! I am so thrilled that you are fulfilling a dream and what a wonderful result! Looking forward to following all that you are up to!

Georgia said...

Your fabric is GORGEOUS! Love the colours and the designs.

Always Inspire said...

Simple gorgeous!!! Can't wait for them to go for sale....enjoy your much deserved vacation!
Julie

Barbara Keenan Bailey said...

Hope I don't sound like a broken record, but the lawn chair weave pattern is fabulous, love the colors, and that it is a canvas, tons of uses. Bravo!

1001 Acessórios said...

Projectos fabulosos. adorei o estampado do tecido e parece ter uma textura fabulosa!
parabens

Loy da 1001

Mary McCain said...

Whoah! I popped over to say congratulations on the Family Fun shout-out, having just opened my copy...how lucky for me that I did! These sneak peaks are just wonderful. I'm out of town the week of the Reveal, so I'm crossing my fingers that some will be left when I can check in again!

MichelleJ said...

Oh these are so gorgeous! I can't wait to get my hands on them!

jacquie said...

i'm so excited about your fabric i can barely contain myself!!!

Sue McGettigan said...

Oh they look fabulous! Love the colors and the wondefully textured fabric :)

CrazyPeopleI'veWorkedWith said...

I absolutely love the prints and colors!

toan hoc said...

Very good, thank you.

Lorraine said...

Be still my beating heart! Those blue & green prints are TDF...love love love them! i can't wait to see the rest.

berries01 said...

Of course it's a thrill being able to make ones own fabric and sew of it! The fabrics are gorgeousssssssssss! Am looking forward to seeing more of your creations!:)

I love the circle pattern!

Rebekah said...

Beautiful!

Lisa said...

Can't wait to see them all! They are truly beautiful.

Just another Socrates said...

hi betz
just strayed into your blog- these are so stunning. im into the arts in india and well my job is to keep viewing beautiful things

kio said...

i love your designs! :) simply beautiful!!

stitchesandtulips said...

beautiful! i love the colors and the patterns. Can't wait for the cotton later this year too!

henzy said...

wonderful colors, great fabric. everything looks great.

Rachel Carlson said...

oh goody, looking forward to the full reveal. cheers to you betz! xoxo, rachel

Alex said...

Great job! I like such a beauty in canvas or cotton. So fabulous

Dee said...

I love the circles!!

tatertotmom said...

Love the ricrac detail and the fabric is absolutely to die for! So glad I found your blog!

imabhilasha said...

ur blog is awesome. I really loved it. thx for putting up the creative stuff.

Cheryl said...

The Blue/Green is my favorite, but they are all fantastic. How soon can I get my hands on the fabric? I am ready to redecorate... and I have the perfect room for this. Ooh la la!

Betz White said...

Thanks, Cheryl! You can buy it July 30th!

jeff said...

I THINK THAT YOU DO INDEED HAVE RATHER LOVELY DESINGS,SO KEEP ON DOING WAT YOU DO.

depannage informatique lyon said...

that's so beautiful... beautiful blog template with beautiful pictures... nice,!
congratulations

SAKO CHIC said...

Lindo trabalho!!! parabéns.

depannage informatique said...

really nice template indeed.. thank you a lot :)

depannage informatique said...

I love the colors and the prints. congratulations